At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people through sports and physical activities to help them thrive.
- Company: Hot Chocolate Trust, an innovative youth work charity in Dundee.
- Benefits: Salary between £26,162 to £27,398 pa, flexible working, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to empowering young people aged 12-25.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while promoting inclusivity and well-being.
- Qualifications: Experience in youth work or related fields, with a passion for sports and community engagement.
The predicted salary is between 26162 - 27398 £ per year.
Hot Chocolate Trust (HCT) is looking for a youth worker who will support young people to reach their full potential through sports and physical activity.
Hot Chocolate Trust is an innovative and inclusive youth work charity in Dundee city centre. Engaging with approximately 400 young people each year, aged 12-25, they blend responsive, whole-person youth work with specialist resourcing and opportunities (e.g. creative arts, mental health and wellbeing, education and employment, activism) to maximize young people’s participation, agency, and responsibility.
Flexible, relationship-based approaches support young people whose lives are unpredictable, even chaotic, and who are often wary of professionals and programmes. The successful candidate will lead their Stretch project which uses youth work approaches to reinterpret and promote sports and physical activity with young people.
Too many young people miss out on the multiple benefits of regular physical activity. Some say they were put off at school (e.g. by narrow expectations, competitive/bullying culture); some feel excluded culturally (e.g. by gender, identity, or “not sporty”); some can’t afford it; some have nowhere to safely (or with dignity) try things out.
You will work across three project strands:
- Inclusive sports
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Games get real
through drop-in youth work, small groups, and individual support.
Youth Worker in Dundee employer: YouthLink Scotland
Hot Chocolate Trust is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, dedicated to empowering young people in Dundee. With a focus on personal growth and professional development, employees are encouraged to engage in innovative projects that make a real difference in the community. The charity offers flexible working arrangements and a collaborative environment, making it an ideal place for those passionate about youth work and social impact.
